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Data Breaches 101: What They Are And How To Prevent Them

VISTA InfoSec

A data breach could ruin your business overnight. Are you prepared to deal with regulatory fines, lawsuits, costly investigations, disrupted operations, and destroyed trust while cybercriminals profit freely from stolen data? That’s the harsh aftermath companies face today following high-profile breaches.

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Data Disaster: Los Angeles Public Health Department Suffers Biggest Data Breach

VISTA InfoSec

On June 17, 2024, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (DPH) disclosed a data breach impacting more than 200,000 clients, employees, and other individuals. The stolen data includes personal, medical and financial information. It, however, did not disclose when the breach was detected.

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Ally faces legal battle after data breach

Bank Automation

Ally Financial faces two class action lawsuits in the wake of a data breach earlier this year. 7, are suing Ally Financial subsidiary Detroit-based Ally Bank for: […] The post Ally faces legal battle after data breach appeared first on Bank Automation News.

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UK data breach costs soar

Finextra

The average cost of a data breach in the UK rose to £3.58 million between March 2023 and February 2024, marking a 5% increase from the previous year and reversing a previous decline.

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What to do if your company suffers a data breach

VISTA InfoSec

Not sure where to start if you notice a data breach? Here are seven essential steps to follow Becoming aware that your company has suffered a data breach can be unsettling. Identifying and Containing the Damage Once you have been made aware of a data breach, the first step is to identify and contain the damage.

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SEC tightens data breach response regulation

Bank Automation

The Securities Exchange Commission is setting stricter guidelines on how financial institutions deal with data breaches as cyberattacks climb. The federal watchdog is looking to implement […]

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AmEx card details exposed in third-party data breach

Finextra

American Express is writing to customers warning them that their account information may have been compromised in a data breach at a third party service provider.